The main dressings for superficial wounds are hydrocolloids, interfaces, greasy dressings, hydrocellular dressings, metalloprotease inhibitors and hyaluronic acid dressings. There are pros and cons specific to each type and their use depends on the particularities of the superficial wounds.
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